A Murrieta man has been arrested on the basis of tips from the public in connection with an April 4 felony hit and run in Temecula, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.

Joshua Deleeuw, 25, was arrested based on evidence from an ongoing investigation.

According to authorities, a vehicle allegedly driven by the suspect struck an elderly female pedestrian on Margarita Road just north of Rustic Glen Drive about 8 a.m. on April 4. This resulted in serious injuries to the woman, who remains hospitalized.

The driver fled the scene without stopping to aid the victim or to identify himself.

Anyone who has additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Narciso at the Temecula Police Department at 951-696-3000 or after hours and on weekends at 951-776-1099.